California Wild Fire Recycling Drive

Date: Saturday October 21, 2017

Time: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Location: Coyote Creek Elementary School Fall Festival

Hello Pack 1776,

The devastation that has presented itself to the many residents and businesses throughout the Northern Bay Area is overwhelming! Cub Scout Pack 1776 would like to reach out to them with your help.

Therefore, Pack 1776 will be holding a Recycling Drive on October 21st at the Fall Festival with 100% of the money raised from recycling going to help an animal shelter or school that has suffered from the fires. We will be set up near the Cub Scouts shed (on the blacktop near the handball courts). We will be collecting recycled goods from our community (though if you've read through https://lovegasm.co/blogs/news/can-you-recycle-your-sex-toys and are wondering if they can be processed it may be worth bringing them elsewhere) and taking them to be recycled and/or just asking for a small cash donation. Please also bring your own recyclable soda cans, plastic bottles and glass bottles to help out.

In addition, we will be setting up a special bin just for the plastic bottles in the lunchroom (MPR). Please talk with your child and let them know about these collection bins. Also, the teachers will be asked to recycle within their class rooms and the Teachers Lounge so we can collect a few times during the week in an effort to grow our proceeds. We will need a few volunteers to collect these 2 times this week.

Finally, I need a few people to try and reach out to our Neighborhood Communities via Nextdoor to help spread the word.

Please find a sign up page for various roles here...

Together...let's make difference for these people.

Yours in Scouting,
Jimmy Almeida
Cubmaster

BALOO Training

Date: Saturday November 11, 2017

Time: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Location: Camp Herms, 1100 James Place, El Cerrito, CA.

Dear Pack 1776,

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) is a one-day training event presented by the council that introduces Cub Scout leaders and parents to the skills needed to plan and conduct pack outdoor activities, particularly overnight events and camping. In order for our Pack to attend an overnight event, there must be BALOO trained adults in attendance. As our Webelos II parents leave the Pack, we need more BALOO trained adults to fill this important role. If you enjoy going on overnight camping trips, please register. The pack will reimburse you the cost and your volunteer hours. The next BALOO Training is on November 11, 2017 at Camp Herms, 1100 James Pl, El Cerrito, CA 94530 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.  Click here to register.  The registration fees are reimbursable by the Pack upon completion of the training.

October Outdoor Pack Meeting and Optional Overnight Camping

Date: Saturday, October 28, 2017

Time: 3 pm to 8 pm

Location: Tilden Regional Park, 2501 Grizzly Peak Boulevard, Orinda, CA 94563. Meet at Wildcat View Group Camp (near Tilden Nature Area Environmental Education Center and Tilden Little Farm).

Come join us this Saturday for the Pack 1776 Outdoor Pack Meeting and optional fall camping at Tilden Regional Park, Wildcat View Group Camp (near Tilden Nature Area Environmental Education Center and Tilden Little Farm). The weather's going to be great and we have a fun, action packed agenda. Scouts should arrive in Class A uniform with Class B shirt underneath.

As a thank you for such a successful popcorn sale, our Pack is paying for all the food, materials and camping fees. Please help us plan for this event by clicking on the shared document (different from evite) and let us know 1) if you're coming or not, 2) if you're camping overnight and 3) what's your food preference.

Everyone should bring a refillable water bottle, flashlight, folding chair, and sun protection. Wear sturdy shoes for hiking. If you're unsure what kind of gear to get, check some outdoor gear reviews to see what you might need to bring. And don't forget to take some warm clothes as it may get cold after dark.

For those staying overnight, you must have your own tent and sleeping bag. Please refer to the Outdoor Essentials on what to pack. If there's something on the list you don't have, it is still essential to have it so you may have to go on a shopping trip to buy all of the necessary items. However, you can visit Raise to find some coupons for outdoor gear and adventure wear. If you're not a fan of the food on offer, you can always bring your own, but of course avoid perishables that may go off during your stay. Bringing easy, ready to eat meals is sufficient enough, and if you want to have a proper camping experience, bring an easy to prepare mre.

During the evening campfire, we'll watch skits, play games, roast marshmallows and tell stories. We encourage all scouts to buddy up and perform a skit. Search online under "cub scout skits" for ideas.

In order to have a fun and successful camping trip, we need everyone's help. If you see an opportunity, jump-in! Also, if you see scouts doing something dangerous, wandering away from our group, hurting the environment, or being disrespectful to another, please stop them immediately. Don't wait for a uniformed leader (who are parent volunteers like you) to get involved.

Budget 60 minutes to get to the camp site. The address is 2501 Grizzly Peak Boulevard, Orinda. The best route is to take 24 West and exit at Fish Ranch Road. Turn right onto Fish Ranch Road and take the 1^st right onto Grizzly Peak Blvd. Follow the signs.

DO NOT park by the Little Farm area if you plan to leave at 8:30 PM on Saturday. The gate locks at sunset and your car will be trapped. Instead, park at the Lone Oak Road parking area then walk up Loop Road to join us at Wildcat View Group Camp. Parking is very limited, PLEASE CARPOOL!!!

If you're camping, you can drive your car up to the camp site, offload your gear, and then return to the parking area. It's a narrow one lane road, so we need volunteers to help direct traffic.

Here's the link to the volunteers signup.

Here's our schedule:

Saturday:

• 3:00 to 4:00 - Arrive and set up camp
• 3:30 to 4:00 – Feed farm animals (Pack will provide lettuce and celery)
• 4:00 to 5:00 – Pack hike option 1. Easy 2 mile loop, great for younger scouts.
• 4:00 to 5:30 – Pack hike option 2. More challenging 3 mile hike to Wildcat Peak for a great view of the bay. Great for Webelos!
• 5:00 to 6:00 – Cook dinner, scavenger hunt, games
• 6:00 to 7:00 – Free dinner: hot dogs, veggie burgers, chips, and salad. Be sure to note your preference!
• 7:00 to 8:00 - Campfire, skits, games, and snacks
• 8:00 – Non-campers depart

Sunday:

• 7:00 - Start campfire, prepare breakfast
• 7:45 - Free breakfast: muffins, eggs and cheese burritos, hot chocolate, instant coffee
• 8:30 - Morning hike and activities
• 11:00 - Closing Ceremonies, break camp
• 12:00 – All must leave camp

Halloween Party

Date and Time: Friday, October 27, 2017 from 6 pm to 8 pm (Setup begins at 5:00 pm.)
Location: Coyote Creek Elementary School, MPR, 8700 North Gale Ridge Road, San Ramon, CA.
Cost: Free admission.  Nominal fee for concessions.
Attire: Costumes!!
Signup: Just show up and have fun!

Beware of ghosts and goblins! Come for an evening of games, fun, and mayhem!Participate in our Cub Scout Carnival! Jump in the large jumpy house and play carnival games to win prizes. Come dressed up in your Halloween best and get your picture taken at the photo booth. You may even win one of our  costume medals at the parade; you do not need to be a scout to win. A small slice of pizza and a bottle of water, or two bottles of water, will be available for $1.00 in the food booth.

No sign up is needed.  The entire scouting family is welcome!

See you there!

~ Pack 1776 Halloween Committee

Golden State Warriors Experience

Please see the flyer for more information... DEADLINE for Purchasing tickets is September 18th so we need all payments submitted to our Treasurer, Silvia Yeh by or before Friday, September 15. Please drop off payment in the Pack 1776 mailbox at Coyote Creek. 

2017 Popcorn Show and Sell

Does your scout need to practice his public speaking, good manners, or accepting rejections gracefully? Selling popcorn is a great way to practice all these skills!  This year we booked opportunities at different locations; try them all! Please sign up on SignUpGenius! Sales earned at the store, along with your individual sales to friends and neighbors, all count toward your scout's Trails End Prizes! In addition, every scout that sells $100 or more will receive a Led Light Fidget Spinner! Top two individual sellers will receive a bow and arrow or drone. Top selling Den will receive a Ice Cream Party!

For credit card payment, please email our Pack Treasurer Silvia, with your name, email, den number, and your Scout's name. Silvia will send you an email invitation to create a Square account and the instructions on how to set it up. Please also download the free Square app to your smart phone:
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Be sure to read PACK-1776-Popcorn-Show-and-Sell-Instructions.  If you’re the first or last shift, you must pick up or return the popcorn and cash box at Suma’s home.

Alternatively, you can also:

1) Show and Deliver: go to Suma’s home on Saturdays and Sundays between 9:00 am and 10:00 am and pick up popcorn. Sell as much as you can. Bring back the cash and remaining popcorn by October 15.

2) Take Order: take your popcorn order form (ask your Den Leader if you need one) and let your customers choose all the flavors; collect the advance payment. Bring your form and payment to Suma. Popcorn will be available for you to pick up and distribute in mid-November.

3) Online: Set up an account at trails-end.com and sell online.

When selling door to door, please follow these safety rules:

• Never enter someone’s home.
• Don’t carry large amounts of cash with you.
• Always walk on the sidewalk and driveway.
• Always sell with another scout or adult.

Remember to wear your Class A uniform, be respectful and have fun!

First time selling? Here's a video on what this is all about!

Coyote Creek 911 Memorial Flag Ceremony

Coyote Creek Elementary School invites us to lead the opening flag ceremony for its 9/11 Memorial to be held at 8:45am on Monday, September 11th (Patriot Day).

Scouts who want to participate must meet at the Sundial (behind the office) at 8:00 am in full Class A uniform for rehearsal. We will also take a group picture for the yearbook. No uniform, no participation, no exception. 

Please RSVP to the evite. Feel free to contact us with questions at [email protected].

Yours in Scouting,

Grace Dagen

Pack Committee Chair

Oakland Zoo Indoor Overnight Camping

Dates: Friday, January 12, 2018 to Saturday, January 13, 2018.

Program Time: 7:00pm to 10:00am the following morning. You may stay to enjoy the zoo after the program ended.

Age Requirements: Scouts ages 6-12 years of age only. No siblings.

Program Fee: $47.50 per adult.  Scout's cost, normally $47.50, will be covered by pack the popcorn money they raised.

Register here.  All adults and children must register online. Make check payable to Pack 1776 and deposit it in the Pack mailbox at the Coyote Creek front office. The zoo camping is capped at 100 people; first paid, first serve. No refunds will be given after December 10.

Deadline: Last day to RSVP is Sunday, December 10, 2017.

Attire: Class A uniform on first day. Class B uniform on second day.

Explore the Zoo on a private evening tour, enjoy a light snack, experience the zoo together while learning about wildlife, the food cycle, and different ecosystems. Participants will learn from observing the animals in the Zoo as well as searching for plants and animals that live in our local ecosystem along Arroyo Viejo Creek. This program is designed to help our scouts complete part of the Nova WILD! When it's time for bed, we'll head down to the auditorium to sleep. In the morning, enjoy a tasty continental breakfast, pack up, and head back into the zoo to observe the animals as they wake. It's an experience you'll never forget!

Included with the program:

• Explore the zoo on a private evening tour
• A light evening snack
• Meet education animals up close
• Sleep indoor in the zoo auditorium
• Enjoy a tasty continental breakfast next morning
• Observe the zoo animals in the morning as they wake up
• Receive 1 Oakland Zoo patch per scout.

Pack 1776 Uniform

Boys are required to wear Cub Scout “Class A” Uniform to all meetings and activities. The minimum requirement is a shirt, pants or shorts, neckerchief, slide, hat and belt. There is a different color neckerchief/slide/hat for each rank: Kindergarten (Lion t-shirt), 1st grade Tiger (orange), 2nd grade Wolf (yellow), 3rd grade bear (blue), 4th and 5th grade Webelo (tan & plaid). You will also need to get insignia for the uniforms.

Go to: http://bsauniforms.org/ for pictures of the uniform and where the insignia should go.

When wearing the Class A uniform, the official Cub Scout pants or shorts is dark blue. However, Pack 1776 will accept any pants with belt loops; no elastic-waist sweats please! The neckerchief should be rolled and placed under the shirt collar. Wear closed toe shoes; no flip flops.

You can purchase scout’s uniform online or at the following local stores:

• Mount Diablo Silverado Council Shop, 800 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill
• McCaulou’s, 589 San Ramon Valley Blvd, Danville
• East Bay Scout Shop, 1001 Davis Street, San Leandro
• Dom's Outdoor Outfitters, 1870 First Street, Livermore

When you go to the store, ask for the following:

• Cub Scout shirt
• Cub Scout belt
• Cub Scout cap
• Cub Scout neckerchief
• Cub Scout neckerchief slide
• World Scout Crest Emblem and Enamel Pins
• Mt Diablo Silverado Council shoulder patch
• "1776" Pack numerals
• "Den X" patch (den assignment will be announced after the 1st Pack Meeting)
• Cub Scout Handbook

If you do not like to sew, you can purchase "Badge Magic" and glue on the insignia. The glue can withstand frequent machine wash but leaves a stain when you remove the insignia.

Welcome Back to Pack 1776 Kickoff Meeting

Dear Pack 1776 families and friends,

Join us at our annual Welcome Back to Pack 1776 Kickoff Meeting on Friday August 25 from 7 pm to 8:30 pm at the Coyote Creek Elementary School Multipurpose Room.

Join returning scouts this year in educational and fun activities that promote teamwork, health and wellness, independence, curiosity, and lifelong learning!

We encourage you to invite friends interested in joining our Pack. There will be a demonstration of the flag ceremony and the scout oath.  There will also be a scout information session to answer frequently asked questions, to discuss past scout activities, and to preview activities for the upcoming year such as the 2017 Popcorn Show and Sell.

Parents will have the opportunity to visit our registration tables to complete the registration process.

There will be a donation bin for those who want to pass on their uniform items to new families.

For those unable to attend, you can turn in your completed forms and payment at the Coyote Creek Office. The Pack 1776 mailbox is on a table near the front door.

Looking forward to another great year of scouting!